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DE HB191
DE HB191An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Medical Professionals, Titles, And Nonhuman Entities.
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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
Crossed Over
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
Passed
03/24/2026
03/24/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
153rd General Assembly
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Medical Professionals, Titles, And Nonhuman Entities.
AI Summary
This bill amends Title 24 of the Delaware Code to prohibit nonhuman entities, such as artificial intelligence (AI) agents, from being licensed or certified to practice medicine or any form of nursing in the state, and from using professional titles associated with these fields. Specifically, it prevents AI from practicing professional nursing, advanced practice registered nursing, or practical nursing, and from using titles like "Nurse," "RN" (Registered Nurse), "LPN" (Licensed Practical Nurse), or various advanced practice nursing designations. Furthermore, it prohibits AI from practicing medicine or using titles such as "Doctor," "Dr.," "Physician," "Surgeon," "MD" (Medical Doctor), or "DO" (Doctor of Osteopathy). The bill also explicitly states that AI cannot be licensed as a physician assistant or use the title "Physician Assistant" or the abbreviation "PA."
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Krista Griffith (D)*,
Melissa Minor-Brown (D)*,
Ed Osienski (D)*,
Cyndie Romer (D)*,
Alonna Berry (D),
Kerri Harris (D),
Kyra Hoffner (D),
Marie Pinkney (D),
Laura Sturgeon (D),
Jack Walsh (D),
Last Action
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT (on 03/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142752 |
| BillText | https://legis.delaware.gov/json/BillDetail/GenerateHtmlDocument?legislationId=142752&legislationTypeId=1&docTypeId=2&legislationName=HB191 |
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